Metal Recovery and Wastewater Reduction Using Electrowinning
Jan 01, 2000· An electrowinning unit has three main components: 1) electrolytic cell; 2) rectifier; and 3) pump. An electrolytic cell is a tank in which cathodes and anodes are typically arranged in alternating order (Fig. 1). The cathodes and anodes are attached to their respective bus bars, which supply electrical potential to the unit.